Travel Advisories
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£100 million rescue package for England’s zoos and aquariums
Zoos and aquariums in England are set to receive up to £100 million to help mitigate the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, Animal Welfare Minister Lord Goldsmith announced today (27…
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Government to protect UK research jobs with major support package
Research jobs and ground-breaking projects impacted by coronavirus to be protected by 2 new government support packages new research funding scheme opens this autumn to cover up to 80% of…
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Government unveils £200 million package to help innovative businesses bounce back
Almost £200 million boost to help businesses across the UK drive forward cutting-edge new tech and recover from the impacts of coronavirus government investment to support innovations ranging from AI…
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Downing Street statement on Glasgow incident: 26 June 2020
The PM has this afternoon spoken with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon about the incident in Glasgow. He has also held a meeting with the Home Secretary and senior police officers,…
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“Blame game” to end as Divorce Bill receives Royal Assent
Landmark Bill will ease the impact of unnecessary conflict on couples and their children Couples will face a new minimum wait of six months before divorces are granted Changes to…
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Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine not licensed for coronavirus (COVID-19) treatment
Published 25 March 2020 Last updated 26 June 2020 + show all updates 26 June 2020 Box on MHRA suspends recruitment to COVID-19 hydroxychloroquine trials deleted, as our guidelines have changed…
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Green light for COVID-19 trial recruitment
The MHRA has approved the recruitment of further participants for a clinical trial investigating hydroxychloroquine in prevention of COVID-19, by the University of Oxford. Dr Siu Ping Lam, Director of…
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Stay safe around rivers: warning as lockdown eased and temperatures soar
As the government eases restrictions on movement caused by the coronavirus outbreak, the public is being warned to keep safe around rivers and canals. The Environment Agency, which manages many…
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British nationals stranded in Chile returned to the UK
On Thursday 11 June, a UK Government organised charter flight left Santiago for London Heathrow Airport, returning British nationals and residents stranded in Chile. Passengers first took a plane to…
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New cross border byelaws to protect salmon and sea trout
The byelaws, some which will be in place until the end of 2029, mirror those introduced earlier this year by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) meaning the fish will be protected…